Isaac Herzog
Government tells High Court draft arrests risk civil war, says case outcome 'known in advance'
“Israel needs haredi recruits, not haredi detainees,” the government said, arguing that arrests of yeshiva students could reverse a gradual increase in enlistment and risk civil war.
Herzl's grandparents’ remains expected to arrive in Jerusalem for reburial in coming days
Herzog calls Bahrain 'important partner in shaping Middle East future' during phone call with king
Grapevine, July 24, 2026: Is Jewish unity a myth?
Herzog said Shin Bet warned him of internal, external threats to Israel's 2026 elections
“I call on the people of Israel, in a clear voice: remember that elections are not a civil war," Herzog said ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.
Herzog, Saudi official interviews revive Saudi-Israel ties amid Iran strikes on Gulf - analysis
The crisis could strengthen the case for regional defense cooperation, including quiet coordination with Israel, without necessarily bringing the kingdom closer to formal diplomatic relations.
Herzog says Israel-Saudi peace is his dream, 'unsurprised' by renewed Iran conflict, in interview
President Isaac Herzog discussed the unfolding situation with Iran and the prospect of normalization in the region in a Thursday interview with Saudi state-owned Al-Arabiya.
Grapevine July 15, 2026: A tribute to her father
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Katz requests pardon for Elor Azaria, convicted of killing incapacitated Palestinian attacker
The IDF position is contrary to the defense minister's, Katz notes in Azaria's pardon request • Request seeks to expunge criminal record after Azaria was released from prison in 2018
Herzog hosts Entebbe commemoration ceremony, emphasizes state responsibility to protect Israelis
Netanyahu, Zamir, and Herzog spoke about the ongoing war with Iran, using lessons from Operation Entebbe to contextualize Israel's actions since October 7.
Hostile actors seeking to undermine Israeli elections, Herzog and Shin Bet chief warn
“Elections are not a civil war,” Herzog said. “Elections are a social, democratic and political process, very significant and important in the life of a nation.”
Herzog draws red line after David Zini’s pledge of loyalty to the elected echelon
His remarks followed David Zini's comments, in which he explained why he accepted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s offer to serve as head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).
Rahm Emanuel meets Herzog, calls for ‘historic agreement’ on Israeli-Palestinian future
Emanuel said Arab states’ push for regional stability, Israel’s security needs, and Palestinian self-determination could be brought together in a diplomatic framework.
Mazal tov! Former Gaza hostages Sapir Cohen, Sasha Troufanov marry in heartfelt ceremony
Herzog explained that he had previously stated that he would not attend any weddings until all the hostages returned, according to reporting from Ynet.
